Fantasy Tip: Prater remains a safe bet for fantasy owners, who have come to see Prater rarely miss a field goal or extra point. In this day and age of kickers missing PATs, this is a good sign. If you need a strong kicker to close out your season or go to the playoffs, pick up Prater if he is available.

Detroit Lions PK Matt Prater (illness) is likely to play in Week 13 against the Green Bay Packers Thursday, Dec. 3, considering the Packers haven't signed another kicker this week. Prater was limited in practice Wednesday, Dec. 2, and is questionable for the game Thursday.

Fantasy Tip: Prater has made all 14 of his field goal attempts this year but is just 22-for-25 on extra points. As Detroit's offense has struggled this year, Prater hasn't been a very good fantasy booter as a result. Now battling an illness, he's not a recommended play.

Fantasy Tip: The specific illness and its severity were not disclosed, but Prater could still recover in time for Thursday night. His status will need to be tracked leading up to then. Be ready to pick up another kicker just in case he's unable to go.

Fantasy Tip: The specific illness and its severity were not disclosed, but Prater will have about three days to recover from it. His status will need to be tracked leading up to Thursday night. Be ready to pick up another kicker just in case he's unable to go.

Fantasy Tip: Kickers have no value in FantasyScore, but you likely have them in other leagues, and Prater has been a mixed bag as the Lions move forward in the post-Jason Hanson era. Unless Prater falls apart he won't be cut by the team, and the fact he has drained all 10 of his field goals is a great sign.

Fantasy Tip: Prater got stronger as the season went on in 2014 after missing three field goals early in the season. Over the course of a full season, Prater could be a nice addition to your roster in 2015.

Fantasy Tip: Prater has already said he wants to re-sign with the Lions, and the team believes he could have Pro Bowl versatility. After a rough start Prater racked up 84 points in 11 games and missed only five field goals. Three of those came in the early weeks, meaning Prater got better as he went along. Prater could be a solid pickup given a full 16-game schedule.